Shield on the Battlefield

Raise up the blood-soaked shield of faith on the battlefield, And do not yield to the enemy, for your destiny is sealed By the God of heaven and earth, in whom you have trusted, To whom the surety of victory belongs for which you long, And this has become your battle song sung long and strong; He is your Beloved, in whom you live and have your being, Seeing all from small to grand and tall, every inch of ground, Hearing every sound, even the pounding of your very heart; And your Beloved has given you the better part of his own, Even as he has sown seeds of love, joy, and peace . . . Look to his banner and fight on in the light of his bright face!